Christmas GHOST TOWNS WITH THE SLEIGH BELLS & MISTLETOE CHRISTMAS PODCAST

HE’S EVERYWHERE!

HE’S EVERYWHERE!

I guess the secret’s already out, but I am thrilled to officially announce that I have agreed to be a regular contributor on the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast where Rikki Meese and Mary Richards cover all things Christmas with good cheer.  So watch this space because you just never know when I will be back with the SBMX Podcast to explore another treasured Christmas destination.

In this SBMX Episode, we dive headlong into spooky season, and what better way to celebrate Halloween than with a chat about ghost towns? And Christmas ghost towns at that?  I join the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast to discuss two California destinations that once were booming & thriving with tourists and visitors and are still captivating holiday revelers to this day.

 

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Keep ChristmasChristmas treewell all year ‘round, friends!

Santa Dad

 

 

Santa dad visits The Christmas Shoppe 

During our celebration of Christmas in July this year we visited Helen, Georgia for a little family fun.  This little Bavarian village nestled in the north Georgia mountains is renowned for their Oktoberfest celebrations in the fall, but they do a fantastic job when it comes to celebrating Christmas as well.  While we were there we visited a wonderful little place located right on Main street that offers a just a little Christmas all year ’round, The Christmas Shoppe. 

hi, santa …. dad!

With this giant Santa welcoming visitors, of course the Santa Dad had to stop for a quick picture.

Once inside, there was a lot to take in:  gorgeous ornaments for the tree, Christmas home decor, and much, much more.

santa cam

Here’s just a sneak peek at some of what The Christmas Shoppe has to offer visitors.

The collection of Christmas goodies on offer was wonderful, but the conversation was even better.  Helen is one of the communities in Georgia that really does Christmas right and if you love Christmas and Christmas decorations like we do, this quaint mountain village is a must-visit destination.  While you’re there make sure to visit The Christmas Shoppe and see what treasures of the season you can find.  Check out the wonderful ornaments we found while we were there including a hand painted miniature clay pot ornament crafted by a local artisan, and a Santa that just may remind you of someone.

Keep ChristmasChristmas treewell all year ‘round, friends!

Santa Dad